toggle menu
PIMH Small Grants Fund is now open for applications - Inspiring Scotland

News

The latest stories from Inspiring Scotland and our partner charities.

PIMH Small Grants Fund is now open for applications

As part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to improving perinatal and infant mental health, Inspiring Scotland is now seeking applications for the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Small Grants Fund.

Funded by the Scottish Government, the Fund is open to smaller third sector organisations and community groups that support parents and families who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues at any point from pregnancy up to an infant’s third birthday. Types of work supported include non-clinical peer support and parenting support or other types of one-to-one or group support.

The Small Grants Fund is aligned to the outcomes of the main Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Fund, which is currently funding 16 organisations across Scotland until March 2023. The smaller Fund will support local services that were not included in the main Fund but are making effective and innovative contributions to improving perinatal and infant mental health.

£200,000 is being provided over 18 months, from October 2021 to March 2023 (subject to annual Scottish Government budget approval).

Open for applications from 27th May, two levels of funding are available:

  • The first level for grants of up to £2,000 is open to constituted community groups that have an annual income less than £25,000.
  • The second level is for grants of up to £12,000 and is open to community organisations that are incorporated and registered with the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), and Community Interest Companies, that have an annual income up to £1 million.

Celia Tennant, Inspiring Scotland CEO said:

“We are pleased to be delivering this new Fund on behalf of the Scottish Government. The third sector and community groups have a vital role in supporting the mental health of new and expectant parents, carers and infants. We hope the small grants available through this Fund will help organisations and groups with strong relationships in their local communities to continue their important work.”

The deadline for applications is midday on Friday July 9th.

Find out more information on the fund.

View our:

Guidance notes

Online application form

FAQs

New funding to improve lives for people with learning disabilities
29.01.2025

New funding to improve lives for people with learning disabilities

People with learning disabilities will be supported to reach their full potential through a £1.6 million Scottish Government fund. The Learning Disability Support Fund will be available to third sector organisations to enable them to promote equality and inclusion and improve access to education, health services and social activities for people with learning disabilities. The

Read More
New funding to improve lives for people with learning disabilities
29.01.2025

New funding to improve lives for people with learning disabilities

People with learning disabilities will be supported to reach their full potential through a £1.6 million Scottish Government fund. The Learning Disability Support Fund will be available to third sector organisations to enable them to promote equality and inclusion and improve access to education, health services and social activities for people with learning disabilities. The

Read More
More funding available for community ecosystem restoration projects
20.01.2025

More funding available for community ecosystem restoration projects

A second round of the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund opens for applications today (Monday 20 January 2025) to enable community-led project groups in Scotland to develop local nature restoration projects. The Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund seeks to inspire, encourage, and enable communities to explore and develop ambitious ecosystem restoration projects locally. It also seeks to raise awareness

Read More